The Vegan Sweet Potato & Pecan Flourless Gems are yummy and have 155 calories per serving. Prepares this dish in 37 minutes. It contains sweet potato, pecans, rolled oats, maple syrup, almond butter, ground flaxseed, salt, vanilla extract, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and vegan chocolate chips. Pair them with herbal tea, vegan vanilla ice cream, berry compote, chia pudding, mixed nuts, fruit salad, chocolate drizzle, or coconut whipped cream. Store these Vegan Sweet Potato & Pecan Flourless Gems for 5 days.
STATS:
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Cook time: 22 minutes
- Serving size: 2 gems
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 37 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving: 12 gems
EQUIPMENT:
- Cooling rack
- Spoon
- Baking liners
- Muffin tin
- Fork
- Mixing bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ cups mashed cooked sweet potato
- Half cup rolled oats
- 1 cup finely ground pecans
- Quarter tsp salt
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- One tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- Quarter cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Quarter tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Quarter cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATO:
- Sweet potato is the main ingredient that provides moisture and soft texture to the gems. It binds all the components together and gives moisture. You may utilize pumpkin puree as per your preference.
GROUND PECANS:
- They are a good replacement for flour to provide structure and naturally buttery taste to the recipe. Use cashew flour as per your choice.
ROLLED OATS:
- We use it to absorb the moisture and binding the mixture together. They give fiber and make the gems more filling. You may utilize oat flour or quinoa flakes as another idea.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It is the ingredient that provides natural sweetness and keeps the gems moist. Maple syrup blends well with sweet potato and warm spices. You may replace it with date syrup as another option.
ALMOND BUTTER:
- Almond butter give creaminess and helps binding the mixture together. It give healthy fats and improve the texture of your gems. We may use peanut butter or cashew butter as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will warm your oven to 350°F and cover the muffin tin with baking liners.
- Then you will mix ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Now make a smooth mixture by mashing the cooked sweet potato in a large bowl.
- Combine maple syrup, vanilla extract, flax mixture, and almond butter into your bowl by stirring.
- Then mix ground pecans, rolled oats, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon & fold vegan chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Evenly spoon the batter into your cups and include extra chocolate chips on top.
- Lastly, bake for 22 minutes and cool for five minutes before putting in the cooling rack.
TIPS:
- You may roast the sweet potatoes to provide a rich taste & better texture.
- Cool the gems before removing from the pan.
- Use mini chocolate chips for equal distribution in every bite.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these gems in the vessel and store for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze these gems for two months in the vessel.
FAQs:
Can I eliminate oats from the gems?
- Yes, you may use oat flour as an alternative.
Are my gems very sweet?
- No, they have the natural sweetness of sweet potato and maple syrup.
Which chocolate chips are best for this dessert?
- Dark vegan chocolate chips will work better for the recipe.
Can I make them oil-free?
- Yes, almond butter gives enough moisture to the gems.
Should I utilize canned sweet potato puree?
- Yes, use a plain and unsweetened one as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 155 kcal
Net carbs: 12 g
Iron: 1.3 milligrams
Total carbs: 15 g
Vitamin A: 6200 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 45 mg
Protein: 3 grams
Sodium: 100 mg
Potassium: 250 milligrams
